Once an achieved goal from his bucket list, this bold and brash comedian is ready to show the world what most of the Hollywood comedy scene already knows….HE’S THE TRUTH! As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian JT Hernandez. The Bell, CA native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always owns the laughs.
Name: JT Hernandez
Hometown: Bell, CA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @JTDacomic
Years in Comedy: 4
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: “The Get Back” YouTube web series
Comedic Influences: Dave Chapelle, Bill Burr, Louis CK, Ralphie May, and Patrice O’Neal
Favorite Comedy Album: Dave Chappelle “The Closer”
Favorite Comedy Special: Bill Burr “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Friday
Favorite Comedy TV Show: F is for Family & Big Mouth
Favorite Comedic Character: Chris Tucker
Favorite City to Perform In: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Personal Experiences
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Open minded crowd is the best
Favorite Comedy Club: The Laugh Factory (Long Beach)
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
My therapist asked me to write down a bucket list of things I wanted to do before I died and stand-up comedy was one of them and once I tried it I fell in love with it.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
That I did not tell anyone I was going to do it and instead just went by myself on the day of my birthday.
How would you describe your comedic style:
My style is a blend of storytelling and observation.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I take a bunch of notes on my phone when an idea or thought pops into my head and then I go on stage to work that idea out until I get it to where I want it to be.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
I’m in LA, so the scene out here is very diverse. There is a little bit for everybody.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Success is being able to live off doing what I love to do which is standup comedy.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Roger Smith, Terrence Delane, & Richard Villa
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Performing at The Ontario Improv
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
That failure is not a reason to stop doing comedy.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They treat me with respect.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
It’s a lot of work and a lot of late nights. Building your career in stand-up is as fun as you make it.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
The business of comedy.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Have fun on stage and closed mouths don’t get fed.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
Not sure
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
Performed in the middle of the street by the Santee Alley’s (IYKYK).
A JT Hernandez Fun Fact:
That my fat ass can do the worm on the dance floor.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
I would like them to take me all around the world.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
To contact you for opportunities.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I think it’s great despite all the censorship going on. I believe comedy will forever be a safe space to joke about anything.
What’s next for you:
Continue to work and grind out more shows so that I can travel more.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because if we cannot laugh at life, life will laugh at us.
Follow JT Hernandez’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: JT Hernandez
